Volvo BM 1240 Wheel Loader

Bucket

Breakout Force 16,160 lbs (7,330 kg)
Bucket Capacity – heaped 3 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Width 8 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise 10 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 10 ft (3 m)
Hinge Pin – Max Height 13 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground 22 ft (7 m)
Wheelbase 10 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires 8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement 409 cu in (6,702 cu cm)
Engine Model D70B
Gross Power 160 hp (119 kw)
Net Power 145 hp (108 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Torque Measured @ 1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time 2.8 seconds
Lower Time 5.1 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity 66 gpm (250 lpm)
Pump Type Gear-Type Design
Raise Time 7.2 seconds
Relief Valve Setting 1990 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 25 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 7 gal (28 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 5 gal (17 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 10 gal (36 l)
Fuel Capacity 61 gal (230 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 69 gal (260 l)
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Operating Weight 27,999 lbs (12,700 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 9 gal (33 l)
Static Tipping Weight 18,078 lbs (8,200 kg)
Tire Size 20.5-25/16 L2.L3
Transmission Fluid Capacity 7 gal (25 l)
Turning Radius 19 ft (6 m)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 26 mph (42 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 26 mph (42 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Transmission Type Full power shift 4-speed transmission
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